Rai’Shon Delarge and Philip Wilson Emporia, VA, Death, Obituary: Men Fatally Shot in Chesterfield County Shooting; Victims Identified as Ages 30 and 34
Virginia State Police are continuing their investigation following a fatal shooting that claimed the lives of two men in Chesterfield County on Friday morning, July 24, 2026. Authorities have identified the victims as Rai’Shon Eugene Delarge, 30, and Philip Avery Wilson, 34, both of Emporia, Virginia.
According to investigators, the incident occurred at approximately 9:27 a.m. at a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) property being used as an equipment staging area near the intersection of Route 1 and Route 288 northbound. The location was being utilized by contractors working on behalf of VDOT.
Delarge was pronounced dead at the scene, while Wilson was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries. The official cause of death for both men was injuries sustained in the shooting.
Authorities stated that both victims were employed by a company contracted by VDOT. At this stage of the investigation, no suspect has been taken into custody. Virginia State Police believe the shooting was domestic-related, though investigators have not released additional details regarding the circumstances or the relationship involved.
Little personal information about Rai’Shon Eugene Delarge and Philip Avery Wilson has been made public beyond their identification and employment. As a result, details about their personal lives, families, and community involvement have not yet been disclosed. Friends, relatives, and coworkers are expected to mourn the loss of two lives cut short in a tragic act of violence.
Virginia State Police continue to process evidence and follow investigative leads as they work to determine exactly what led to the shooting. Officials have encouraged anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact law enforcement.
The investigation remains active, and additional updates are expected as authorities gather more information regarding this tragic incident.